Erin Cooled Atlantic, Reduces Hurricane Risks

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how Hurricane Erin—despite its destructive flooding along parts of the East Coast—may have helped the U.S. avoid even stronger storms this season. By sucking vast amounts of heat from Atlantic waters, Erin cooled surface temperatures by up to five degrees, reducing the fuel hurricanes rely on to grow.